Panama City and Canal Private Tour
Overview
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6 hours 5 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a pleasant guided tour to the three most important points of Panama City with excellent attention and vast historical knowledge.
We will begin the tour in the famous old town to discover its ancient beauties, followed by a panoramic tour of the Panama Canal, the eighth wonder of the world, then we will take a panoramic tour of the Amador Causeway where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the City and the letters of Panama!
We offer you a different and personalized experience tailored to your needs, with flexible schedules and carried out in the order you want. Visits to the most important places within Panama City. Guides authorized and certified by the Panama Tourism Authority. (ATP)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Panama Canal
Get to know one of the Wonders of the Modern World - Visit the Miraflores Visitor Center and enjoy the Panama Canal.
Casco Viejo
Walk and live the guided experience of one of the World Heritage Sites
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Breakfast
Dinner
Miraflores Visitor's Center
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Shared Tour City Hotels
Shared Tour City Hotels
Pickup included
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Panama City Private Tour
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
381 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oscar, the guide was...
Eric L,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar, the guide was great. He was really accommodating and friendly. I would recommend the tour, it was one of the highlights of our trip. Especially the fish market.
Kind guide, but tour fell short of expectations
williamfY4182NW,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We unfortunately didn't have a great time on this tour for a few reasons. Firstly, and most importantly, we did not get to see any ships pass through the canal. We chose the 10:30am time slot and unfortunately that day, the ships were paused from 11am (when we arrived to the canal) until 4pm, so we only watched the documentary. It seems the canal schedule changes day-to-day so we understand this may have been out of the guide's control, but perhaps going to the stops in a different order could have allowed us to see the canal in action. We also did not visit three (!) of the stops listed on the itinerary (150 Years of the Presence of China in Panama, Canal Administration Building, and Mercado Nacional de Artesanias). Our guide was very kind and we felt comfortable with him, but unfortunately we didn't get much information about the stops we visited and when we asked questions, he often didn't know the answers.
Exploring Panama
Megan S,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible experience. Our guide, Oscar, was so friendly and personable. He answered our questions throughout the trip and even went out of his way to pull over to make sure that we got all of the pictures we wanted. He was such a sweetheart. If anyone is thinking about booking this excursion, I would highly recommend Oscar!
Wonderful private tour
Emily G,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar was a great help with navigating the city. He helped us arrange our itinerary to try to minimize some of the traffic that was expected that day. He was very friendly and went out of his way to assist my mother, helping her in and out of the car. We saw many beautiful sites in the city, but we were most looking forward to seeing the Panama Canal. It was a very busy day, with long lines, but Oscar helped us navigate that as well. This was our first trip to Panama City, but we would request him again.
Very good tour
394salmap,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour, among the best to know Panama City. The guide was very attentive and informative at all times. Very punctual too. 100% recommended.
Excellent
Christina M,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cesar was a great tour guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I would do a tour with him again
Private tour of Panama Canal and Old Town
Jeffrey C,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide spent too much time in an expensive coffee shop in Casco Viejo . We felt that there were several sites in the old city that he never even mentioned. We ended up doing it on our own. He was more of a driver than a guide. We felt that hiring a taxi driver would have been cheaper.
A great day in Panama City
David W,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our local travel guide Myrna was very knowledgeable and her customer service was excellent. We would recommend her for future travelers.
The Panama Canal was the...
Niya J,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Panama Canal was the highlight of day two of our adventure in Panama. Despite the rain, Alejandro was incredibly professional and accommodating throughout the entire experience. He made sure we had ponchos to stay dry and comfortable while we witnessed a ship passing through the locks—an unforgettable sight! After the amazing tour of the Panama Canal, Alejandro continued to impress us with a city tour around various key spots in Panama. His knowledge of the country's history, culture, and landmarks was exceptional. You can tell he’s passionate about sharing his country with others. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to truly learn about Panama and experience it from a local expert’s perspective.
Great Time in Panama City
George W,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ruben was outstanding! Very knowledgeable about Panama and provided great information. Also, very personable and wanted to make our trip a memorable experience..
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